Gain critical insights and practical guidance on navigating the complex legal landscape surrounding the welfare, protection, and care of children within local authority jurisdictions. This resource is designed to equip legal professionals with essential information, updates on legislation, and best practices to effectively advocate for and support children's social care services. Stay informed and prepared to address the unique challenges that arise in this demanding and impactful area of law.
The Department for Education (DfE) has published a consultation on draft regulations which would amend some rules of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme...
The Welsh Government has published Version 2.0 of its guidance on undertaking Local Housing Market Assessments (LHMAs), replacing the March 2022...
Ofqual has updated its Analytics platform to enable users to explore qualification results by local authority district, administrative county or...
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced a £343 million plan to open 159 new NHS mental health facilities across England. The...
What is the purposive approach to statutory interpretation?Purposive (teleological) constructionThe purposive approach has its roots in legal systems...
Housing disrepair for local authority landlords—a practical guideThis Practice Note discusses disrepair claims in relation to social housing, setting...
What are the grounds for judicial review?We have focused on judicial review in the High Court in England and Wales. Having conducted a comprehensive...
Obstruction of highwaysThe fundamental public right upon a highway is to pass and re-pass, and the obstruction of a highway is usually a criminal...
Designation of local authorities for the purposes of care and supervision ordersThis Practice Note aims to provide guidance on the often controversial issue of local authority designation for the purposes of section 31 of the Children Act 1989 (ChA 1989). In particular, it will focus on:•the
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
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